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Anuradha - The Disciple of The Divine Spark

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Anuradha

Anuradha Nakshatra is the 17th Nakshatra as per Hindu astrology in Scorpionis constellation.

Anuradha is ruled by Rig Vedic God Mitra, the Divine Friend. Mitra is a divinity of Rig Vedic culture, whose function changed with time. In the Mitanni inscription of ancient Babylonian kingdom, Mitra is invoked as one of the protectors of treaties as captured below:

In the Rigveda, Mitra appears primarily in the dvandva compound Mitra-Varuna, which has essentially the same attributes as Varuna alone. In the late Vedic texts and the Brahmanas, Mitra is increasingly associated with the light of dawn and the morning sun (while Varuna becomes associated with the evening, and ultimately the night). In the post-Vedic texts — in which Mitra practically disappears — Mitra evolved into the patron divinity of friendship, and because he is “friend”, abhors all violence, even when sacred.

índram mitráṃ váruṇam agním āhur / átho divyáḥ sá suparṇó garútmān
ékaṃ sád víprā bahudhâ vadanty / agníṃ yamám mātaríśvānam āhuḥ
“They call him Indra, Mitra, Varuna, Agni / and he is heavenly nobly-winged Garutman.”
“To what is One, sages give many a title / they call it Agni, Yama, Matarisvan.” (trans. Griffith)
– Rigveda 1.164.46

In the Atharvaveda, Mitra is associated with sunrise, and accordingly, Mitra is worshiped in the sunrise prayers of the Hindus. The morning upasthaana prayer, recited to the risen sun after contemplation on the sacred Gayatri mantra, is a collection of Vedic verses addressing Mitra.

Mitra is also the name of an Indo-Iranian divinity from which the names and some characteristics of Rigvedic Mitrá and Avestan Mithra derive. The name Mithra was adopted by the Greeks and Romans as Mithras, chief figure in the mystery religion of Mithraism. He is generally interpreted as Perseus constellation with edge of Scorpio constellation and Orion as torch bearer as shown below.

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The seventeenth constellation, sign ruled by Mars and the star is governed by Saturn.

Symbol: A lotus or an archway
Meaning: Last success or success in the end
Deity: Mitra, the deity for friendship and partnership
Location: 3.20 Scorpio to 16.40 Scorpio
Stars: Beta, Delta & Pi Scorpionis
Lord: Saturn
Varna (Caste): Shurda (labor class)
Guna (Quality): Tamasic (Inertia)
Gana (Nature): Deva (Divine)
Yoni (Sexual Type): Deer
Alphabets: Na as in Nath, Ni as in Nilofer, Nu as in Nutan, Nay as in Neha

Part of the body: Bladder, genital organs, rectum, bones near genital organs.

Diseases: Sterility, constipation, piles, nasal catarrh, phlegm, sore throat, fracture of hip-bone.

Profession: Mine engineer, criminal lawyer, medicine and poison dealer, surgeon, mechanical engineer, actor, homeopathy, leather trade, skins and hides, woolen articles, kerosene merchant, amputating surgeon, dentist, service in jail, watchman, plumber, laborious work, coal, and mine workers.

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Anurada “the disciple of the divine spark” 3.20 to 16.40 Scorpio
Symbol: triumphal archway, or a lotus
Deity: Mitra as one of the Adityas is responsible for friendship and partnership.
Stars: Three stars in the body of the Scorpion.
Isidis is situated in the right claw of the Scorpion. It gives shamelessness and immortality, and a mystical interest, especially in astrology.
Mythology: Mitra was the god of friendship and promoted cooperation in humanity. Any contracts or agreements were Mitra’s duty to protect. Mitra gave compassion, devotion and love. Rada (the cowherd maiden), who was the friend and lover of Krishna, was Mitra's devoted companion, always following him.
Indications: This nakshatra promotes balance in a relationship. These people are focused in their goals with superb leadership and organizational skills and they work well in large groups of people. Their friendly cooperation with others can bring them fame and recognition. Sensual and loving, they know how to share and accommodate. Their gift is dealing with people. They also have an ability to work with numbers. But there can be a jealous streak with a controlling angry side. Although faithful and dedicated to the ones they love, they can at times be melancholy. Traditionally they have difficult relationships with their mothers. They have many opportunities for travel, for they love variety, and have been known to live far from their place of birth.

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Anuradha Nakshatra in Astrology

Anuradha Nakshatra: Range 03° 20 Scorpio - 16° 40 Scorpio.
Ruling Planet: Saturn.
Deity: Mitra, radha, devotee of krishna.
Symbol: Archway or Lotus flower.
Gana (nature): Deva (God).
Animal symbol: female deer, or hare.
Sounds: naa, nee, noo, nay.
Primary motivation: Dharma, right activity.

Anuradha Nakshatra comes under in the domain of planet Mars (Scorpio) and ruled by planet Saturn. Anuradha is the seventeenth Nakshatra called ‘’The Star of Success’’. Anuradha contains three stars in the body of the Scorpion including Alpha Centauri, the closest star to our solar system. Anuradha is symbolized by a lotus flower, reflecting the ability to blossom in the midst of life trials and tribulations. The ruling planet is Saturn, which reveals the spiritual challenges to be faced in Anuradha. This constellation resides entirely in Scorpio the ruling planet Mars. People who are born in this Nakshatra are brave and courageous, who love to travel and move from place to place. These people have are discipline and have good organization skill. The presiding Deity is Mitra, (Divine Friend). The God of Friendship and Partnership promotes cooperation among humanity. Anuradha individuals have compassion, devotion, and ability love to people. Anuradha Nakshatra gives balance in relationship, by honoring others as well as themselves. Anuradha is a goal oriented Nakshatra and has the ability to create and maintain relationship while remaining quite fixed to its aspirations and goals. These people have curios nature and their curiosity makes them travel a lot, especially to foreign lands. They have quite an easy time relating to and adjusting to foreign environments in comparison to other nakshatras. In fact, living in foreign lands is usually very satisfying and fruitful for them.

Another important deity is Radha, gives the power to worship (radhana shakti). Radha the consort of Lord Krishna the feminine manifestation of the energy of God who encourages all beings to serve the Lord. Anuradha has a deva temperament with the primary motivation of dharma or right action. Most Anuradha natives Channel their emotional energy in the form of devotion to some higher deity, universal energy or cause. Anuradha natives are at their most versatile when they have to combine their talents with others. Despite their need for constant interaction, most Anuradha natives have to spend a lot of time alone at one time of their lives or the other.

The shadow side of this Lunar mansions is having a issues with jealousy and a desire to control others. Scorpio is fixed sign that like to manage people and life events. There can be pitfalls and hardship in life in early life. Abuse of occult power for selfish ends, low frustration tolerance, and issues with anger, may be part of their personality. a melancholy nature due to the lack of maternal nurturing may experience here. They need to watch their dietary habits due to an inability to bear hunger or thirst. They have a strong appetite for life in general.

Anuradha Nakshatra Pada 1: Falls in Leo Navamsa and is ruled by Sun. This pada brings understanding one's inner self and applying that understanding in the outer world through career etc. The tendency towards excessive pride or militancy has to be curbed here if one wants positive expression of the intense energy available here.

Anuradha Nakshatra Pada 2: Falls in Virgo Navamsa ruled by Mercury. This pada is all about continuous learning, discipline, discrimination, group work and Organization. This pada delves into the mysteries of the Universe and in doing so takes the mystery out of them. Numbers, calculation and Classification are its domain.

Anuradha Nakshatra Pada 3: Falls in Libra Navamsa ruled by Venus. This pada is more concerns with arts, music, bohemia to occult. There is always a certain degree of self-undoing. Planets here give a highly sociable nature.

Anuradha Nakshatra Pada 4: Falls in Scorpio Navamsa ruled by Mars. There is abundant energy available here to pursue all kinds of esoteric and exoteric goals. Planets here function’s with excessive passion and emotion.

Ascendant in Anuradha Nakshatra: Attractive, passionate, a wanderer, psychic, devoted to spiritual pursuit, secretive nature, moody, need to watch diet, promiscuous, and fond of family.

Sun in Anuradha Nakshatra: Anuradha natives are often seen to be the founders and leaders of organizations. Have interest in politics, important group affiliation, successful, respected, responsible, athletic, physical strength, and determined,

Moon in Anuradha Nakshatra: They have original minds which are melting pots of myriad pieces of knowledge, understanding and experience. Spritual mother, Wise, truthful, kind hearted, charismatic, hardworking, brave, wealthy, handle difficult situations, and like to march forward.

Mars in Anuradha Nakshatra: Warriors, surgeons, emergency workers, secret-keepers. Investigator, detective, secretive, controlling, self-defencing, and revolutionary.

Mercury in Anuradha Nakshatra: Fear in communications, deep thinkers, physicians, and astrologers.

Jupiter in Anuradha Nakshatra: Good knowledge in occult science and in secretive scriptures.

Venus in Anuradha Nakshatra: Magnetic attraction, high sex drive, jealous, turbulent relationships, mysticism, devotional, and spiritual in love

Saturn in Anuradha Nakshatra: Losses its structure somewhat, hardworking, karmic backlog, emotional stress, sufi, and mystic.

Rahu in Anuradha Nakshatra: Shows many karmic responsibilities, Anuradha makes Rahu aware of our divine connection, Saturn teaches Rahu to control its forces and channel them more positively.

Ketu in Anuradha Nakshatra: Ketu in Anuradha indicates that in a past life that we opened our mind to the kundalini. Saturn’s rulership of Anuradha shows that many karmic responsibilities were paid for in the past life.

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ANURADHA NAKSHATRA: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Luke Vanderlinden
Jun. 17, 2020

Overview
Every nakshatra has its own set of fixed attributes. This includes planetary ruler, nakshatra group, zodiac sign, deity, symbol, and power. The features of Anuradha are below:

Sanskrit Name: अनुराधा (Anuradha) comes from the Sanskrit words अनु (to come after) and राधा (prosperity or worship). One meaning of Anuradha is “the follower of good fortune,” indicating success, good qualities, and a simple heart.

Planetary Ruler: Saturn. Saturn is the bestower of karmic reaction, the good or bad results of one’s past activities. It is associated with discipline, obstacles, hard work, and philosophy and law.

Nakshatra Group: Godly. Nakshatras are divided into three classes — monsters, humans, and gods. Anuradha is a godly nakshatra. People in this group are generally good-natured and fortunate in life. However, they may struggle with pride and a sense of entitlement.

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio. Scorpios are intense, reclusive, and bursting with energy.

Deity: Mitra. In Vedic theology, Mitra is the lord of friendship, partnership, and companions.

Symbol: Lotus flower. This represents versatility, beauty, and the ability to rise up out of bad circumstances.

Power: To worship. Persons born under the star of Anuradha have a natural inclination for spirituality. They seek the essence of religions, avoid sectarian dogmas, and strive to find the presence of God within all persons and things.

Resonant Syllables: In India, the birth nakshatra is traditionally used as one means of choosing the name of a child. The corresponding syllables for the four quarters (padas) of Anuradha are Na (ना), Nee (नी), New (नू), and Nay (ने). The syllable of a person’s first name is sometimes used when calculating an astrological chart if the time of birth is unknown.

Strengths
Anuradha natives are hardworking and contemplative. They don’t like wasting time and neither do they enjoy frivolous activities, such as gossip, meaningless arguments, or fancy dinner parties. Due to their refined sense of taste, they prefer intimate gatherings that focus on enriching conversations and meaningful interaction. Nevertheless, they are not at all snobbish. They are friendly to all and are generally quite popular in among their peers.

Those born under Anuradha are wise and philosophical souls. They are avid learners who can be found reading books on a wide variety of topics. They are able to adjust themselves to live comfortably in any kind of environment, and their broad expanse of knowledge enables them to thrive virtually anywhere.

You are spirited, focused, and virtuous. You enjoy getting things done and being of service to others. Your good character wins you genuine admiration and friendship from others.

Anuradha Careers
Persons born in Anuradha can do well in a wide variety of roles. In particular, they may gravitate to careers that involve traveling.

Some ideal professions include:

Actor, musician, artist, or craftsman
Diplomat, lawyer, or politician
CEO or business person
Healer, counselor, or paranormal investigator
Weaknesses
Anuradha natives can be melancholic and emotional. In Vedic astrology, the moon is the indicator for the mind — it determines our mental and emotional personality. In the sign of Scorpio, the moon is considered to be debilitated, or weak. This means that Scorpios are more likely than others to suffer from mental challenges like depression, anxiety, and so on. However, with every obstacle comes hidden opportunities for growth. By cultivating a practice of meditation, for instance, and building up your mental discipline, such difficulties can be easily overcome.

Those born in Anuradha can also be somewhat guarded. They do not easily open up or place their trust in others. This can cause problems in intimate friendships and romantic relationships. They may be needy, insensitive, rigid, and controlling. Be careful not to impose your own perspectives and needs on those around you. Learn to respect and appreciate others for who they are, instead of trying to manipulate them into who you think they should be.

You can be jealous of the success of others, and you are vindictive when crossed. You also have a harder time tolerating hunger than most. Take care of your body and mind — by maintaining the vehicle of this material body, it can be a powerful asset for spiritual development.

Recommended: Learn more about your moon sign, Scorpio.

Other Personality Traits
You are likely to travel. You have an itinerant nature and enjoy seeing other places and cultures. You may have many different homes throughout your life.

You are a good listener. You are thoughtful and patient, and you enjoy listening to others. Others may find you to be not very talkative.

You may follow bad advice. You are somewhat naive when it comes to worldly matters, and you have a hard time discerning true friends from those who might take advantage of your simple, virtuous nature.

You are interested in religion and world scripture. You are a balanced seeker and you can take inspiration from many different spiritual paths. However, be wary of superficial or shallow practice. Real spiritual maturity often requires making a serious commitment to following a particular path.

Anuradha Compatibility
Anuradhas’ sexuality is symbolized by a female hare. In terms of physical compatibility, this makes them an ideal match for persons born under Jyeshta nakshatra.

Based on holistic matching, Anuradhas are most likely to find happiness in long-term partnerships with:

Ashwini (for male natives)
Rohini (for female natives)
Mrigashira in Taurus
Punarvasu in Cancer
Pushya
Ashlesha
Swati (for female natives)
Vishakha in Scorpio (for female natives)
Jyeshta
Purva-bhadrapada in Pisces
Revati
Note: Compatibility in relationships is a complex science that looks at many different factors. You should always consult with an experienced astrologer who can carefully analyze the charts of both you and your partner.

Anuradha’s Four Quarters (Padas)
Each nakshatra is divided into four quarters, also known as padas, of 3:20 degrees each. These quarters are based on a 1/9th divisional chart, known in Sanskrit as navamsha.

The moon’s position at your time of birth determines the quarter in which you are born.

First Quarter (3:20-6:40 degrees Scorpio): Leo. You possess great confidence and are a skilled speaker. You have an intense personality and can be very successful in life. However, you may be somewhat egotistical.

Second Quarter (6:40-10:00 degrees Scorpio): Virgo. You are discriminating, practical, and highly curious. You have a keen intelligence.

Third Quarter (10:00-13:20 degrees Scorpio: Libra. You are friendly, sociable, and musically-inclined. However you may be prone to emotional instability.

Fourth Quarter (13:20-16:40 degrees Scorpio): Scorpio. You possess abundant energy and an active interest in the mystical dimension of life. However, you may be harsh in your dealings with others.

Anuradha in Electional Astrology
In electional astrology, also known as muhurtha, nakshatras are used to determine favorable days and times for important ceremonies and events, such as weddings, buying a new house or vehicle, commencing a project, or conceiving a child.

The electional nature of Anuradha is Mridu, “soft” or “mild.” Anuradha is an excellent nakshatra for:

Beginning a journey
Undergoing a medical operation
Marriage ceremonies
Conceiving a child
Purchasing new clothes or jewelry

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